Don Draper's Bitter End

1 oz Rye
1 oz Cognac
1⁄2 oz Averna
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄4 oz Orange liqueur, Grand Marnier (or Pierre Ferrand Dry Curracao)
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Mix with ice, strain into rocks glass, garnish with orange peel

Notes

Variation on the original: Needed just a touch of sweetness, hence orange liqueur added.

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Creator
Hank's Oyster Bar, Alexandria, Va. (2014)
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Patio Geist

1 oz Averna
1⁄2 oz Gold rum, Appleton Special
1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Raspberry syrup
Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake with ice. Strain into an ice-filled old fashioned glass and garnish with lemon wheel.

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Circular Incision

2 oz Scotch
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄2 oz Drambuie
1 twst Lemon
Instructions

Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a twist of lemon.

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Fogg Cutter

2 oz Orange juice
1 1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1 oz Light rum (Puerto Rican)
1 oz Dark rum (Jamaican)
1 oz Gin
1 oz Brandy
1⁄2 t Almond extract
8 oz Crushed ice
Instructions

Put everything in a blender and blend for 5 seconds. Pour unstrained into a tall glass or tiki mug.

History

From Bali Hai at the Beach New Orleans, circa 1970's. Spelled with an extra "g" either to differentiate it from Trader Vic's original, or because whomever did the spelling was drinking one of these beasts at the time.

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Year
1970
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Bali Hai, New Orleans
Source reference

Beachbum Berry Remixed, A Gallery of Tiki Drinks

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  • Kind of blah. Nothing bad, just not particular good. — ★★
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Rye and Rhubarb

2 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Zucca
3⁄4 oz Rhubarb syrup
Instructions

Combine and shake with ice. Coupe.

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Year
2022
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Tom Marrion
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Pimm's Sour

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
1 1⁄2 oz Pimm's No. 1 Cup
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Elderflower cordial
1 t Cassis
Instructions

Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice; double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Notes

Fruity and floral, at once light and rich with flavor. A lovely summer sipper.

History

After using Belvoir Farms’ Elderflower Cordial to make an elderflower Pimm's Cup for a party, inspiration struck to use the same ingredients for a stronger, shaken cocktail. The small amount of crème de cassis proved to be the perfect ingredient to button everything up, and pairs with the elderflower terrifically. Elderflower liqueur may be used instead, but may require additional lemon juice or sugar to balance.

Picture of Pimm's Sour
Photo by Greg Shutters
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Year
2022
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Greg Shutters
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SWO Astra

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Aviation
3⁄4 oz Crème de Violette
3⁄4 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

Notes

My first adventure with a new ingredient: Velvet Falernum.

History

I just read about today (28 May) being Ernst Stavros Blofeld's birthday and some interesting history of the Ad Astra cocktail.

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Year
2022
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Carl N.
Source reference

https://drunkardsalmanac.com/ad-astra-cocktail/

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Clockwork Orange (Taylor Hall)

1 oz Aquavit
1 oz Coffee
1 oz Aperol
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
2 ds Chocolate bitters
6 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (Flamed, as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, one big rock, garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
ca. 2019
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Taylor Hall, Tandem Bar, Newtown, Australia
Source reference

https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/clockwork-orange-dessert-cocktail/

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  • Also good with 3-4 dashes each of Peychaud's and ginger bitters (via reddit).
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Respect your Elderflowers

4 sli Cucumber
3 oz Gin, Hendrick's
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
Instructions

Muddle cucumber. Shake, strain.

Notes

Muddle some basil along with the cucumber for a twist.

Yields Drink
Year
2016
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Shawn Williams
Source reference

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Drunkan Botanist

1 1⁄2 oz Light rum, Plantation 3 Star
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1 bsp Crème de Violette, Rothman & Winter
Instructions

Shake with ice, top up with soda water and serve

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